Data Management Specialist/Deputy Project Manager

Position Title: Data Management Specialist/Deputy Project Manager

Position Description: Mid-Level AI / Data Management Professional (Deputy PM)

Location: National Capital Region with remote/ Partial telework option

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret (TS/SCI preferred)

Employment Type: Full-time

Organization: U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

Hourly Rate: $57.69-$67.30

Position Overview:

Serves as the technical and operational deputy to the Project Manager (PM) on data- and AI-driven initiatives and direct support to the US Army FUZE initiatives. Supports project planning and execution by bridging programmatic leadership and technical delivery. Responsible for support to the strategic management of the Army FUZE PM activities, data governance, data quality, metadata management, and lifecycle oversight of machine learning models. Coordinates cross-functional teams, ensures deliverables align with business objectives, and monitors risks, dependencies, and timelines.

Core Responsibilities:

Program Support & Coordination:

• Serve as the PM’s deputy, taking ownership of day-to-day project operations
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and leadership
• Track project progress, identify and escalate risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
• Help manage project scope, schedule, and resources in coordination with the PM

Data Governance & Quality:

• Define and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices
• Ensure data quality through validation rules, monitoring, and remediation procedures
• Maintain metadata repositories and data dictionaries

Data Architecture & Engineering Oversight:

• Oversee data pipeline design, data ingestion, transformation, and storage
• Ensure integration with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) or on-premises systems
• Collaborate with data engineers to implement scalable and maintainable architectures

Model Lifecycle & AI Enablement:

• Support the development, testing, deployment, and monitoring of predictive models
• Coordinate with data science teams to align modeling efforts with business objectives
• Establish and enforce model governance, versioning, and documentation practices

Reporting & Analytics:

• Produce dashboards, reports, and briefing materials for stakeholders and leadership
• Translate technical findings into actionable business insights
• Assist in KPI definition, performance measurement, and continuous improvement

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify data or model risks (e.g., data drift, bias, security)
• Work with compliance and security teams to ensure regulatory adherence
• Implement controls, audits, and data protection strategies

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor junior data professionals (analysts, engineers)
• Facilitate training or knowledge-sharing sessions on data best practices
• Help build a collaborative, high-performing team culture

Documentation & Processes:

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and process flows
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT), quality assurance, and validation activities
• Implement continuous improvement practices within project delivery and data operations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in SBIR/STTR management, data management, analytics, or AI
• Experience supporting or acting as a Deputy Project Manager / PM
• Technical skills: SQL, Python/R, data engineering, cloud platforms, machine learning
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, model lifecycle management
• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams
• Certifications such as PMP / Agile / Data Management (CDMP) are a plus

Work Environment & Travel:

• This position requires onsite support at government facilities in the DC metro area three days a week with optional 2 day telework.
• Position may require some on-site work at Government or DoD facilities
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or support as assigned
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance as required by the position

Synergy Solutions, Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of PFC Federal, is looking for candidates to fill the role of senior Business Intelligence Analyst for the US Army SBIR/STTR & xTECH programs. This position is contingent on final contract award and successful transition of personal security clearance or the ability to acquire one.